Improving access to care for Black women with uterine fibroids
Official title: Community Partnership, Outreach and Education Core (CPOEC)
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11081003 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about teaming up with community groups to better understand and tackle the health challenges of uterine fibroids, especially for Black women, by making sure that the voices of patients and doctors are heard from the start, so we can find better treatments and care together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $77,819 |
| NIH project number | 5P50HD115356-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11081003 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Black women who are affected by uterine fibroids and face barriers to accessing care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Black women or who are not affected by uterine fibroids may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating partnerships between academic researchers and community organizations to address health disparities related to uterine fibroids, particularly among Black women. It aims to engage key stakeholders, including patients and healthcare providers, from the beginning to ensure that research questions are relevant and beneficial. By fostering dialogue and collaboration, the project seeks to accelerate the timeline of research and improve access to effective treatments and care for those affected by uterine fibroids.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce health disparities and improve access to care for Black women suffering from uterine fibroids.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in using community partnerships to address health disparities, making this approach promising and relevant.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Marsh, Erica E — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Marsh, Erica E
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.